Ranfurly is one of the larger villages in Central Otago. Once the gold boom slowed down in Naseby and the rail came through, Ranfurly soon became the main centre of the area. there is an excellent information centre (at the old Railway station) and amazing A'Deco buildings, and of course a pub!
It will be our base for exploring Central Otago - staying at Hawkdun Lodge and … [Read more...]

In Northland the sign would read “Gone Fishing”. In the coldest part of mid winter in Central Otago the sign reads “Gone Curling” - when the weather is right, everything stops.
Gone Curling is a documentary directed by Rachel Patching and Roland Kahurangi. Thanks to our sponsorship of the Documentary via the PledgeMe website, and with the support of more sponsors from Central … [Read more...]

Women’s Adventures NZ organised this tour Over Queen’s birthday weekend - June 2012 Auckland based Debbie Goldingham writes of her trip with 8 other women on the Otago Rail Trail.
We all met at Queenstown airport and were picked up in a shuttle van by Steve from Shebikeshebikes and taken to our accommodation in Clyde. A very cold frosty foggy morning greeted us on our first … [Read more...]

May the Wind be Always at your back....
Take 5 people, average age 62, average fitness , 5 bikes and a old railway line. Mix in the classic gold and barren landscape of central Otago, some country pubs and mellow autumn sun, and you are in for a great ride - The Otago Rail Trail. It was great - but definately more than we bargained for. … [Read more...]